Not to nit pick your list, but you DO understand that by the very fact that Sessions looks to be a scorer (as shown even by his performances against DET), he will immediately be labeled (by forumites) as a Combo Guard, therefore negating any chance he has of being a pure PG and thus forcing us right back into the hunt for a pure PG. A pure PG, must avg exactly between 29.6 and 35.2 percent from the field, score no more than 8 ppg (and that's pushing it) and avg exactly between 12.3 and 16.7 assists per game. Otherwise, what are we even playing for?

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Doesn't he also have to average between 1.3 and 3.4 turnovers per game?

Not to nit pick your list, but you DO understand that by the very fact that Sessions looks to be a scorer (as shown even by his performances against DET), he will immediately be labeled (by forumites) as a Combo Guard, therefore negating any chance he has of being a pure PG and thus forcing us right back into the hunt for a pure PG. A pure PG, must avg exactly between 29.6 and 35.2 percent from the field, score no more than 8 ppg (and that's pushing it) and avg exactly between 12.3 and 16.7 assists per game. Otherwise, what are we even playing for?

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Yeah but at times, Bynum tends to shoot more than we want him to, but I would say Sessions would be an upgrade over Willie..but then again maybe he only played well against us because we had no one to stop him???

A great thread by one of the few faithful. I would concur that most options are possibilities, except for Chandler or West. One's banged up and overpaid, the other would be nice if we had the 5 position sorted out. Just can't seem to see either happening. Sessions is interesting since it appears his current team may be unable to afford to keep him.

My own prediction/fantasy has been brewing for a little while now...

Marcin Gortat

His father was a boxing heavy weight champion contender. He ain't soft.

He's big, active, and proven. 11 points, 15 rebounds and four steals, in his first start in the playoffs. Oddly, the first player with 15 rebounds and four steals in a playoff game since Dirk Nowitzki in 2007 in his first start in the playoffs.

No, he won't make anyone forget Ben Wallace. But he will consistently hold his own with the Perkins, Dalmenbert, and Varejao types, and dare I say it, even Howard, who he's been playing in practice everyday, which can never be underestimated.

Just as importantly, he allows our "little" bigs to play their true position. Given time, this could be difference the between Amir or Max making the leap to full time starter or becoming irrelevant. And even if Joe swings a trade for Amare or Bosh (getting one is not that likely let alone both), neither would prefer to play the 5, and would thrive playing next to the Polsih Hammer.

"The whole year for me was hard. Playing behind Dwight Howard isn't easy..." He's a restricted FA. Word on the street is he's going to get paid this summer and his performance in his start against Philly only cements that. Orlando will not want to invest top dollar in guy playing spot minutes behind Howard.

Joe has stated a sign and trade of Rasheed and/or McDyess is possible too. Orlando would love either for cheap and we could simply absorb the difference in contracts. I would love to sign him for MLE type money, but would not hesitate to pay more.

He wants starting minutes and money. We have plenty of both. And being from Poland, somehow I don't think he would mind the weather or the small market nature of our team.

Yeah but at times, Bynum tends to shoot more than we want him to, but I would say Sessions would be an upgrade over Willie..but then again maybe he only played well against us because we had no one to stop him???

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The surprising thing is that Bynum and Stuckey both have the exact same balance between jump shots and drives.

58% J's, and 42% drives. But Bynum finishes a lot better and has a higher overall percentage.

Bynum is spectacularly quick. I'm not sure he is getting enough credit for his ability to burn any defender one-on-one. He also uses that quickness on defense and fights through picks.

If we are going to be a defensive team, imagine

Bynum
Afflalo
Artest

as the 1-3. That would be inpenetrable.

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Rumor has it Artest is currently working on a deal to resign with Houston.

Aside from that why do people want sessions? WE HAVE WILL BYNUM!
also I see either RIP or Tay staying next year maybe both; it's easy to say everyone is on the table but I can't see to many options being better than what we already have in those 2

Stuckey still is not very good at selling the drive and making a play for his teammate.

Stuckey can finish the more wild shot, but Bynum seems to finish with more consistency.

Bynum gives up a lot of size, but he works 2 times harder than Stuck on defense. A lot of times, Stuckey looks bored or confused on the defensive end.

Stuckey has way more upside, but I am a bird in the hand sorta guy.

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Fair assessment. Neither guy is a point guard in the truest sense of the word since both guys are looking for their shot first and foremost.

I will say that I was encouraged with the way Stuckey defended James, when he happened to guard him. The Pistons held the Cavaliers to 9 points in the 3rd quarter of game 3 and Stuckey's defense on Bronze muscles was a big part of it. Certainly Stuckey's size and strength advantage gives him in a big edge in those time of matchups over Bynum.

I wouldn't call either even an average defender though... Bynum is better at pressuring the ball, but he's toast if you pick and roll him.

Aside from lack of ball handling, 3 point shooting, post play, the ability to create a shot, size, speed and defense I don't see many holes on this team.

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Ahhh Ernie. What would we do without you!?!

Can't disagree. Pat Riley always built his teams inside out. The C's are screwed without Garnett. Kobe got nothing done without Shaq and then Gasol up front, and are best with a healthy Bynum in the middle.

The point of course is to build a team from the inside out.

That and stockpile as many trade assets and/or cap space as one can. You are then in position to swing a Garnett/Gasol/Shaq-defection type deal should one EVER materialize. Joe is no dummy has taken a page from Jerry Wests book (who BTW, was not infallible like the way we expect Joe to have been. EVERY GM has his hits and misses).

As for trades, I have no idea, except the sign and trade for Gortat (although he could be signed outright). However, in terms of FAs:

Ben Gordon

When he's healthy (pre game 6) and is and given the keys, he's an unstoppable force when it counts most. The guy imposes his will on a game. A quality absolutely needed in TODAY's L if you want to win. That and Tim Grover is touting him as one of the HARDEST working guy's he's ever seen. Worth the mula. I'll say that agin. He's worth the dough.

The only fear is that because he is such a one way player, WHEN his shooting slumps, what is the 12mil per year you pay him getting you? Joe challenged Rip to become a more all around player. Bet the same will happen if BG is wearing Pistons blue.

I have a strong feeling Stuckey and Bynum are trade bait waiting to be put on the hook. Especially Bynum. Max and Amir too. My best guess, only two of the four are here next season.

Sign a solid legit 5 (Gortat), role the dice on one of the VERY best closers (BG), swing a couple of shrewd trades, and we are back to competing for the ECF again. It WILL happen.

Ben Gordon will be lucky to get a deal for $9 million to start. No one is going to pay him $12 million in this economy. The Bulls have already indicated they won't, and I don't think there are more than 1 or 2 teams besides Detroit with that sort of cap room.

Which means his best chance for big money is a S&T. But again, that is predicated on Chicago wanting to add $12 million in salary, NOT named Ben Gordon.

Ben Gordon will be lucky to get a deal for $9 million to start. No one is going to pay him $12 million in this economy. The Bulls have already indicated they won't, and I don't think there are more than 1 or 2 teams besides Detroit with that sort of cap room.

Which means his best chance for big money is a S&T. But again, that is predicated on Chicago wanting to add $12 million in salary, NOT named Ben Gordon.